JOB TITLE: Mechanical Foreperson
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Engineering
POSTING NUMBER: 105620
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours
LOCATION: Hybrid Model* – when working onsite, you will report to the location of Williams Parkway Operations Centre.
SALARY GRADE: 5
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $84,403.00 – $94,954.00 per annum
MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $105,504.00 per annum
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: September 01, 2023
CLOSING DATE: September 18, 2023
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Maintenance & Operations, this role oversees the day-to-day operation of fleet maintenance service in support of the operating department’s needs and City service plans. Establish and ensure preventative maintenance cycles are completed to limit breakdowns of equipment that will impact the operating department’s ability to provide service to the residents of Brampton.
Provide daily staff supervision. Supervise a team that includes unionized mechanical staff, welders, garage general helpers and labourers. Coach, mentor and motivate staff and address performance related issues as required. Is readily available to answer staff questions, provide on-the-job training and clear instructions. Accountable for scheduling and coordination of staff activities to ensure efficient operation while meeting standards and in full compliance of regulations. Participate in union/management meetings when required. Direct apprentices and signoff completed training. Coordinate training for all staff.
Schedule and oversee shop work. Set the maintenance and inspections cycles for all on and off-road equipment. Schedules include all work in the shop including regular maintenance, seasonal overhauls, government inspections, and responses to general breakdowns (repairs). Coordinate drive clean testing. Review and monitor repairs and recommend repair procedures. Review specifications for new equipment and provide recommendations. Help operating departments to prioritize equipment repairs and maintenance. Ensure maintenance standards and inspections are completed in accordance with legislative requirements
Fleet administration. Coordinate warranty work and limit downtime. Check, authorize and enter commercial repair invoice charges into M-5. Track insurance claims and advise insurance division. Monitor and maintain the MSDS inventory. Prepare budgets for shop tools and equipment. Prepare condition assessment reports as required and ensure all documentation for repairs are tracked in the Fleet Maintenance M5 system. Ensure adherence to all City policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements.
Engage vendors. Liaise with vendors regarding any and all service and or warranty issues. Ensure adherence to City and legislative policies.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
5 plus years experience in a mechanical shop.
At least 2 years team lead or supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:
Knowledgeable of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Employment Standards Act and other applicable legislation and standards
Ability to schedule work and meet deadlines
Variable hours of work, as required
Must be willing to be on 24 hour call, when required
Mechanics licence (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, 310T OR 310S) is required.
Possession of both 310T or 310S preferred
Ability to obtain second Mechanic’s license is preferred
Valid, non probationary, Ontario “DZ” driver’s licence an asset
All current and up-to-date licences in the following disciplines, or the ability to obtain them, an asset: propane, natural gas, certification in ozone depletion and transportation of dangerous goods
**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Alternate formats will be provided upon request.
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by quoting reference #105620 by September 18, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.
System ID: 2023-8023
Job Industry (Choose up to 3 industries) (EN): Government and Public Sector
Career Level (EN): Experienced
External Company URL: www.brampton.ca/?
Post End Date: 9/18/2023
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